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STEREOTACTIC BREAST BIOPSY (MAMMOTOME)
Many breast diseases can be diagnosed by physical examination, mammography or other imaging methods. However, it may not always be possible to distinguish whether they are benign or malignant. With biopsy, sample tissues are taken from the suspicious area and a definite diagnosis is made by microscope. It is not intended to remove all of the suspected area in the biopsy. However, all very small tumors can be taken. During stereotactic breast biopsy, a very special device suitable for biopsy, called a mammotome, is used.
STEREOTACTIC BREAST BIOPSY (MAMMOTOME)
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What are the usage areas?
- Suspicious mass in mammography.
- Microcalcification.
- There is a disorder in the breast structure.
- Development of new different areas in comparison with previous mammographies.
What preparation is required?
Deodorant, talcum powder, lotion or perfume should not be applied to the breast area on the day of biopsy.
All medications taken should be reported to the doctor.
Allergy to anesthetic agents should be told to the doctor.
If you are taking blood thinners, you will be asked to stop them 3 days in advance.
Brief information about your medical history will be obtained from you.
If pregnancy or pregnancy is suspected, the doctor should be informed.
All medications taken should be reported to the doctor.
Allergy to anesthetic agents should be told to the doctor.
If you are taking blood thinners, you will be asked to stop them 3 days in advance.
Brief information about your medical history will be obtained from you.
If pregnancy or pregnancy is suspected, the doctor should be informed.
How is the procedure performed?
During the procedure, the patient lies face down on the special biopsy table. Appropriate position is given to the breast. Local anesthesia is applied to the area to be biopsied. After a very small incision is made on the skin, the biopsy needle is advanced into the area to be biopsied.
Biopsy can be done in two ways.
The first is core (thick) needle biopsy. With this method, the process should be repeated 3-6 times.
The second method is vacuum thick needle biopsy. 8-10 samples can be taken at once without removing the needle. It is the more preferred method.
The procedure is terminated by placing a small wire in the biopsy localization.
After the procedure, compression is applied to the biopsy localization. It does not require stitches.
The procedure takes 30 to 60 minutes.
Biopsy can be done in two ways.
The first is core (thick) needle biopsy. With this method, the process should be repeated 3-6 times.
The second method is vacuum thick needle biopsy. 8-10 samples can be taken at once without removing the needle. It is the more preferred method.
The procedure is terminated by placing a small wire in the biopsy localization.
After the procedure, compression is applied to the biopsy localization. It does not require stitches.
The procedure takes 30 to 60 minutes.
What will I feel during and after the procedure?
Generally, no discomfort is felt. Sometimes a mild pain can be felt.
There may be a feeling of pressure while the needle is being advanced.
After the procedure, mild swelling and pain may develop in the area where the procedure was performed. Simple pain relievers are used.
If severe swelling, bleeding, and warming in the biopsy area are felt after the procedure, the doctor should be informed.
After the procedure, normal daily activities can be resumed. However, it is desirable not to do activities that require heavy effort for 24 hours.
There may be a feeling of pressure while the needle is being advanced.
After the procedure, mild swelling and pain may develop in the area where the procedure was performed. Simple pain relievers are used.
If severe swelling, bleeding, and warming in the biopsy area are felt after the procedure, the doctor should be informed.
After the procedure, normal daily activities can be resumed. However, it is desirable not to do activities that require heavy effort for 24 hours.
What are the benefits and risks?
It is a good way to understand what microcalcifications are related to.
It is much less invasive than surgery.
It is generally painless. The result is as reliable as surgery.
After the procedure, daily activities can be resumed.
Bleeding risk is less than 1%. The risk of infection is less than 0.1%.
There is no scar after the procedure.
Radiation is used during the procedure. However, the rate of radiation used is low.
It is much less invasive than surgery.
It is generally painless. The result is as reliable as surgery.
After the procedure, daily activities can be resumed.
Bleeding risk is less than 1%. The risk of infection is less than 0.1%.
There is no scar after the procedure.
Radiation is used during the procedure. However, the rate of radiation used is low.
What are the limitations?
It may not be performed in lesions close to the chest wall.
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